Pho-Inspired Beef Bowls
Quick and comforting Pho-Inspired Beef Bowls featuring tender beef, silky rice noodles, and aromatic broth topped with fresh Thai basil and zesty lime.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Vietnamese
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Star anise
- 1 lb Beef (sliced thinly)
- 8 oz Rice noodles
- 1 cup Thai basil
- 1 Lime (cut into wedges)
- 4 cups Beef broth
- 2 tbsp Soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Ginger (grated)
- 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 2 Green onions (sliced)
Instructions
- Infuse the broth: In a pot, combine beef broth with star anise, ginger, and garlic. Bring to a gentle simmer and let the flavors meld for 10 minutes.
- Prepare the noodles: Cook rice noodles according to package instructions. Once cooked, drain and set aside.
- Add the beef: Thinly slice your beef and add it to the simmering broth for just a few minutes until it transforms from pink to tender perfection.
- Assemble the bowls: Place the cooked noodles into serving bowls and ladle the steaming broth and beef over the noodles.
- Garnish and serve: Top each bowl with Thai basil, a squeeze of lime, and sliced green onions. Serve immediately.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, swap the beef for tofu or extra vegetables. Garnish with mint or cilantro for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg